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Staying Fit While Traveling

It seems like some of the fun of traveling is that it gives us license to forget about the behaviors that make us fit and healthy. I say with a little effort we can keep those behaviors enjoy our experiences as well.

Pack Healthy Snacks

Traveling by car? Pack a cooler with bottled water, fruits and vegetables! Then, prepackage some bags of nuts with about two ounces of nuts in each. This accomplishes several things. First, it gives you something nutritious and filling to snack on while driving. The nuts, being high in fiber and protein, will keep you feeling full longer and, because they are low in carbohydrates, they will keep you from packing on the pounds. Second, having these items in the car will keep you from pulling over to restaurants where you will not only eat highly caloric foods but also waste time and money that you can be spending at your destination for some real fun.

Think Before You Eat

The second thing that I recommend is to choose your foods wisely throughout the day. For instance, when having the continental breakfast at the hotel, stay away from the donuts and pastries. Instead, have the oatmeal or other high-fiber cereals with a little fruit. Because the sugar content is less with cereal than pastries, you won’t get as hungry as soon, and you would have eaten fewer calories. For your other meals, try to eat as lightly as possible and save the calories – and cash – for the fun spots at night.

Don’t Forget Your Workout!

Finally, take time to exercise. I know that, even though most hotels have gyms, we often do not want to take time out from our plans to workout. There are other ways. The best way I can think of is to walk as much as possible when you reach your destination. Not only will you burn around 300 calories per hour walking, but you might just discover some unique places to visit that you would have missed if you were just driving from one location to another.

Pack Healthy Snacks

Traveling by car? Pack a cooler with bottled water, fruits and vegetables! Then, prepackage some bags of nuts with about two ounces of nuts in each. This accomplishes several things. First, it gives you something nutritious and filling to snack on while driving. The nuts, being high in fiber and protein, will keep you feeling full longer and, because they are low in carbohydrates, they will keep you from packing on the pounds. Second, having these items in the car will keep you from pulling over to restaurants where you will not only eat highly caloric foods but also waste time and money that you can be spending at your destination for some real fun.

Think Before You Eat

The second thing that I recommend is to choose your foods wisely throughout the day. For instance, when having the continental breakfast at the hotel, stay away from the donuts and pastries. Instead, have the oatmeal or other high-fiber cereals with a little fruit. Because the sugar content is less with cereal than pastries, you won’t get as hungry as soon, and you would have eaten fewer calories. For your other meals, try to eat as lightly as possible and save the calories – and cash – for the fun spots at night.

Don’t Forget Your Workout!

Finally, take time to exercise. I know that, even though most hotels have gyms, we often do not want to take time out from our plans to workout. There are other ways. The best way I can think of is to walk as much as possible when you reach your destination. Not only will you burn around 300 calories per hour walking, but you might just discover some unique places to visit that you would have missed if you were just driving from one location to another.

About The Author

Kevin Hawkins is an analyst at Progressive Insurance and an avid runner runner, participating in as many as 48 competitive races in a year! Some of his interests are self improvement. He has read nearly 100 books on the subject! Kevin is also the President of one of Progressive's Toastmasters clubs and is engaged in public speaking.